@johnbishop, @jakedduck1, and all...Hello, boys So sorry for the cold weather you've had this spring. We even had a cold spell last week. It dropped into the 50s during the day and the 40s at night. That was a late chill for us in northern Florida. I don't know how you handle the heavy snow and cold. I'd not do well...

Well, I've been in hibernation for several months dealing with tough times with my son and my own health. Last year was the worst of my life. Totally...the worst. I didn't think we'd make it, but God is good and led us to people who know how to really help with the underlying problems. I've been hibernating since October last year, dealing with each crisis as it hit and fighting for survival for us both. No exaggeration, those were tough times. But, God is good...We've found specialists to diagnose, identify, treat, and lead us tiny steps forward to better days. We're getting guidance, real help.

I'm still resting a lot, but not in deep hibernation like a mama bear with her cub! There are flowers blooming in my garden, and lovely plants inside my home. Lilies, pansies, violets, and my little rescued survivors from the garden center are all full of joy and beauty.

I cleaned and filled all my birdfeeders last week. This week I've seen my woodpeckers, cardinals, finch, sparrows, chickadees, gobs of happy tree rats, and other visitors back for a visit. I'm so happy to see them all! I do love those wild birds. I even chat with them. Yes, I'm definitely losing it, but that's just fine with me. They are my friends. I call them when I go out to fill feeders, I hear them sending out their calls to come and get it. Funny. I love that.

Hope all are well and will soon have the wonderful new growth we're enjoying down this way. I'll take some pics and send them your way. I'm actually surprised I just had my 76th birthday in February...didn't think I'd see that one. Great surprise and I'm looking forward to more. Why not see the 80s????? I've accepted rest and quiet as my friends, finally. What a difference in life that makes...acceptance and reveling in each day, each little step.
Blessings to all...elizabeth